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Willie (Bill) Keith 1922–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Dec 1922

Birth Location: Esserville, Wise, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 25 Aug 1980

Death Location: Wise, Wise, Virginia, USA

Father: Radford Keith

Mother: Mary Dingus

Spouse(s): Frances Allen

Children(s): Palmer Keith

The story of Willie (Bill) Keith began in 1922 in Esserville, Wise, Virginia, USA. In 1930, Willie (Bill) Keith resided in Castlewood, Russell, Virginia, USA. In 1940, Willie (Bill) Keith resided in Gladeville, Wise, Virginia. Willie (Bill) Keith married Frances Juanita Allen, and had children including Palmer William Keith. Willie (Bill) Keith passed away in 1980 in Wise, Wise, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Willie (Bill) Keith began in 1922 in Esserville, Wise, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Willie (Bill) Keith resided in Castlewood, Russell, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1940, Willie (Bill) Keith resided in Gladeville, Wise, Virginia.
  • Willie (Bill) Keith married Frances Juanita Allen, and had children including Palmer William Keith.
  • Willie (Bill) Keith passed away in 1980 in Wise, Wise, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Radford Keith
1900–1938
Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia
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Mary Dingus
1904–1977
Birth Location: Wise County, Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Frances Allen
1930–1981
Birth Location: Roaring Fork, Wise, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Palmer Keith
1951–2011
Birth Location: Wise County, Virginia
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Willie Keith's Ancestors

Self
Willie Keith
1922–1980
Birth Place: Esserville, Wise, Virginia, USA
Parents
Radford Ernest Keith
1900–1938
Russell County, Virginia
Mary (Jane) Dingus
1904–1977
Wise County, Virginia
Grandparents
Nathaniel (W. F.) Keith
1873–1913
Virginia
Cleo (P.) Casteel
1873–1937
Castlewood, Russell, Virginia, USA
William (Abraham (Abe)) Dingus
1882–1943
Waylon, Scott, Virginia
Sarah (Cordia) Hall
1885–
Wise County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Keith
1829–1900
Mary Casteel
1854–1897
Thomas Belcher
1862–1934
Mahala Dingus
1859–1908
Eli Hall
1844–
Sarilda Elam
1849–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Keith
1790–1880
Delilah Ring
1800–1879
Phillip Casteel
1833–1911
Sibyl Hamilton
1827–1907
Jonathan Belcher
1820–
Jane Wright
1830–1863
Nancy Dingus
1828–1900

Willie Keith's Descendants

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Willie ((Bill)) Keith (21 Dec 1922–25 Aug 1980) m. Frances (Juanita) Allen (19 Apr 1930–1 Nov 1981)
  1. 1. Palmer (William) Keith 1951–2011 m. Phyllis (Raye) Bozzell 1939–2009

Willie Keith's Timeline

6 Records

1922
21 Dec 1922
Birth of Willie (Bill) Keith in Esserville, Wise, Virginia, USA
Esserville, Wise, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 8
Willie (Bill) Keith resided here in Castlewood, Russell, Virginia, USA
Castlewood, Russell, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 18
Willie (Bill) Keith resided here in Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 18
Willie (Bill) Keith resided here in Gladeville, Wise, Virginia, USA
Gladeville, Wise, Virginia, USA
1945
1945
Age 23
Willie (Bill) Keith resided here in Norton, Wise, Virginia, USA
Norton, Wise, Virginia, USA
1980
25 Aug 1980
Age 58
Death of Willie (Bill) Keith in Norton, Wise, Virginia, USA
Norton, Wise, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Dec 1922
    Event Place: Esserville, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 415
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04301; Page: 34A; Enumeration District: 98-10
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 229-32-6670; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Castlewood, Russell, Virginia; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0003
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101168735
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Castlewood, Russell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Castlewood, Russell, Virginia; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0003

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04301; Page: 34A; Enumeration District: 98-10

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04301; Page: 34A; Enumeration District: 98-10

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Norton, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 415

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1980
    Event Place: Norton, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 229-32-6670; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wise, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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